Management & Budget Analyst – Department of Management & Budget /Budget

Business: Carroll County Government

Location: Westminster

FULL TIME • PERMANENT

Business Product/Service: Local Government

Business Address:
225 N Center St, Westminster, MD 21157
Westminster, Maryland 21158

Phone: (410) 386-2129

Contact Name: Suzanne Schreuer
Title: Office Technician
Email: careers@carrollcountymd.gov
Website: https://jobcenter.carrollcountymd.gov/

Job Description

As a Management and Budget Analyst, you will monitor and analyze budgets to provide guidance. Your role will be responsible for analyzing transactions, reviewing budgets, and making recommendations in accordance with the fiscal management goals and objectives. The Bureau Chief of Budget will rely on you to collaborate between officials and staff to ensure the fiscal responsibility of the County.
Essential Duties
• Evaluate and make recommendations on projects, ideas, and financial information.
• Develop long-term revenue and expenditure projections.
• Prepare and maintain schedules, statistical tables, reports, and verified work publications.
• Prepare comparative analysis. Recommend and monitor/review fiscal revenues and expenditures.
• Present budget recommendations effectively and efficiently. Participate in work groups and attend public meetings.
• Develop a working understanding of the budget process and of government agency functions.
• Act as a liaison between elected officials and agencies on budget matters.
• Ensure sound fiscal management practices. Work within the legal and procedural framework of local government.
• Ensure all work is complete and timely to support department goals. Evaluate feedback and procedures to improve efficiency.
• Invite collaboration and seek learning opportunities. Proactively assist peers to create a supportive work environment.
• Exhibit integrity, ethics, and fiscal responsibility.
How You Will Succeed
Your Skills
• Financial Budgeting, Planning, and Reporting (Intermediate)
• Microsoft Excel (Intermediate)
• Organizational Awareness (Introductory)
• Presentation (Introductory)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Intermediate)
Your Strengths
• Service Excellence
• Decision Making
• Collaborating with Others
• Digital Literacy
• Continuous Learning
• Adaptability
• Analytical Thinking
• Financial Acumen
• Thinking Strategically

Find out more here: Carroll County Government | Carroll County, Maryland (carrollcountymd.gov)
Carroll County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The County Commissioners of Carroll County recognize the rights of all people, including County employees, to equal opportunity. Discrimination against County employees on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability is strictly prohibited. The Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles I and II, applies to County government employment.

If you have questions, suggestions, or complaints, please contact Kristy L. Bixler, Director, Human Resources and Carroll County Government Americans with Disabilities Coordinator for Employment, at the Department of Human Resources (410-386-2129) or Md. Relay 711/800-735-2258. The mailing address is 225 North Center Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157.

Questions or need assistance? Please contact us at careers@carrollcountymd.gov, via telephone at 410-386-2129 or stop by our office at 225 N. Center Street, Room 100, Westminster, MD 21157 during normal business hours.

Disclaimer: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.

Job Requirements

You Might Be a Good Fit If
Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field
• Three or more years of related experience
• A comparable amount of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirement.
Additional Information
• May be required to work outside of standard hours.
• Must be able to focus in an open office environment with potential for noise.

Other Job Requirements
Driver’s License, Bachelor’s Degree

Wages per hour: $68,994.00 – $124,197.00 annually
Number of openings: 1
Overtime: NO
Benefits: YES
• Generous paid time off • 13 Paid Holidays • Flexible schedules and remote options, when applicable • Comprehensive, no deductible medical plans including prescription and vision coverage, low-cost dental plan, and County paid basic life insurance. • Pension, 401k, and 457 Retirement Accounts • Up to $9,000 in Tuition Assistance per fiscal year

Days of Work:
MONDAY Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.  TUESDAY Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.  WEDNESDAY Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.  THURSDAY Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.  FRIDAY Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Shift:

How to Apply: https://jobcenter.carrollcountymd.gov/
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: YES
Experience in Months:
Minimum Age: 21 & over
Closing Date: 10/31/2025